Delta Chi Delta (Pacific University) Collection
Scope and Contents
The two items in this collection are a scrapbook from the 1950s-1960s created by members of the Delta Chi Delta sorority, and a file folder containing its constitution, original charter and news clippings about the sorority's formation. The scrapbook includes photographs, newspaper clippings, Christmas cards, engagement announcements, invitations, correspondence and ephemera related to the sorority's activities.
Dates
- 1958-1968
Creator
- Delta Chi Delta (Pacific University) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Pacific University owns the copyright to some, but not all, of the materials housed in its archives. Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of Pacific University is retained by Pacific University and requires its permission for publication. Copyright status for other collection materials varies. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Historical Note
The Delta Chi Delta sorority of Pacific University was chartered in 1959. Soon after its initial formation, the sorority quickly became visible on the Pacific campus, hosting events such events as the Blue Lagoon dinner, rush events, May Day breakfast, homecoming festivities and charity activities. After becoming inactive in the 1980s, Delta Chi Delta re-established its charter in 2001.
Extent
0.7 Cubic Feet (1 oversize flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
The Delta Chi Delta sorority was founded in 1959 when the charter was presented to the first members by Pacific University. The two items in this collection are an early scrapbook from the 1950s and 1960s belonging to the Delta Chi Delta sorority, and a file folder containing the sorority's constitution, original charter and news clippings about the sorority's formation as well.
Accruals
No accruals are expected.
Creator
- Delta Chi Delta (Pacific University) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Delta Chi Delta (Pacific University) Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Michele Castro
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
- Sponsor
- Sponsored by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Repository Details
Part of the Pacific University Archives Repository